Anti-imperialism is Needed Now More Than Ever
“Unity and continuity in historical change refer to how events change over time. The post-1884-1885 Berlin Conference scar lines on the African continent, which delineated state borders, were products of European colonisation based on rivalry between European states. The Berlin Conference, however, continues to cast a long dark shadow over Africa today.
“Why, one may ask, is the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) one of the most resource-rich countries in the world, but also one of the poorest, plagued by conflict and never-ending war? The root of the current civil war, instability and conflict in the DRC can be traced back to the decisions made by European imperialists and the consequences of their economic, military and geopolitical interests, which did not take into consideration the impact of the division of indigenous people.
“The revolutionary upsurge demanding independence from colonialism, neocolonialism and imperialism by the oppressed peoples of the world is a fire that must be fanned and kept alive.”
– Ben Martins (March 2025) –
Source:Ben Martins, “Anti-imperialism is Needed Now More Than Ever”, The African Communist, First Quarter, Issue No. 211, March 2025, pp. 44 – 47.
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